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About

Tuffley is a residential suburb situated southwest of Gloucester city centre, bounded by the A38 to the east and the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal to the west. Its housing is primarily a mix of interwar semis and post-war estates, with local shopping concentrated along Tuffley Avenue. The area includes several primary schools and community spaces, serving a settled population within this established part of the city.

The ward's western edge is defined by the canal towpath, a linear route for walking and cycling. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Tuffley Junction railway line, with some old embankments still visible in the landscape. Recreational areas include the King George V playing fields, while the larger Robinswood Hill country park lies just beyond its southern boundary.

Area overview

On average Tuffley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tuffley is £49,484 per year. There are 2 schools in Tuffley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tuffley is home to around 6,173 people, with a population density of about 3,188.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tuffley Population
6,173
Population density
3,188.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.39(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.66(+18%)
Shoplifting
7.61(+15%)
Public order
5.83(-11%)
Other theft
5.35(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,282
85.61%
Other White
199
3.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
159
2.58%
Caribbean
104
1.69%
African
66
1.07%
Total population: 6,170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,206
23.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,131
22.32%
Level 3 (A level)
866
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
750
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
639
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 5,068

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
916
36.16%
Owns with a mortgage
760
30%
Social rents from council
293
11.57%
Other social rented
278
10.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
199
7.86%
Total households: 2,533

Property prices in Tuffley

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £274,750 in Tuffley area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tuffley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tuffley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£133,750
Semi-Detached33£270,000
Terraced16£222,500
Detached19£350,000

10 years median price trend in Tuffley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tuffley.

All postcodes in Tuffley

GL46SX

Reservoir Road

GL46SA

Reservoir Road

GL46TH

Elmira Road

GL40LN

Awdry Way

GL15LJ

Stroud Road

GL40BG

Fox Elms Road

GL40YG

Chadwick Close

GL40HP

Rissington Road

GL40HQ

Bybrook Gardens

GL40LL

Millin Avenue

GL40JZ

Chalford Road

GL40XT

Homeground Road

GL40AW

Southern Avenue

GL40BU

Woods Orchard Road

GL40YD

Headlam Close

GL40QE

Harwell Close

GL40YQ

Gimson Close

GL40HF

Bybrook Road

GL40DW

Windrush Road

GL40BT

Woods Orchard Road

GL40XZ

Montagu Place

GL40AJ

Larchwood Drive

GL40EH

Bisley Road

GL40LH

Westcote Road

GL40JH

Kemble Road

GL40JR

Windrush Road

GL40AU

Stroud Road

GL40PB

Tuffley Lane

GL40AN

Birchwood Fields

GL46TQ

Finlay Road

GL40JS

Windrush Road

GL40DH

Stroud Road

GL46UQ

Selwyn Road

GL40YE

Gere Close

GL46DA

Rivendell Court

GL40HR

Rissington Road

GL40NB

Slimbridge Road

GL46UA

Eastfield Mews

GL40LY

Arlingham Road

GL46SB

Reservoir Road

GL40LJ

Brookthorpe Close

GL40RE

Enborne Close

GL40XX

Homeground Road

GL40AY

Stroud Road

GL40JT

Evenlode Road

GL40AL

Birchwood Fields

GL40LF

Bourton Road

GL15LH

St Barnabas Close

GL40XQ

Haddon Hill Way

GL46UF

Pembury Road

GL40LB

Bourton Road

GL40PA

Tuffley Lane

GL40JQ

Hillborough Road

GL40HH

Bateman Close

GL46DG

Finlay Place

GL40HJ

Robert Raikes Avenue

GL40ND

Falfield Road

GL40BB

Stroud Road

GL40DE

Bourton Road

GL40HZ

Campden Road

GL40HS

Rissington Road

GL40HN

Gurney Avenue

GL40BQ

Fox Elms Road

GL40LT

Longney Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.